ASU in danger of missing bowl game after loss to Washington State

Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Todd Graham talks with Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Jordan Simone (38) during a game against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 30-24.(Photo: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports)

-Washington. At 4-5 and 2-4, the Huskies have lost three of four, the only win a 49-3 home win over Arizona. Overall, Washington is 1-2 on the road. The Sun Devils have beaten the Huskies nine consecutive times.

-Arizona. The Wildcats (5-5, 2-5) have lost three in a row, giving up 45, 49 and 38 points. After the Washington loss, they showed fight in Saturday’s 38-30 loss at USC, but it’s hard to wonder what they have left, especially with coach Rich Rodriguez seemingly on the shortlist of every major open coaching job.

-California. After a fast start, climbing into the AP Top 25, the Golden Bears (5-4 and 2-4) have slipped, losing four in a row. In fact, they haven’t won in more than a month. An interesting twist to the Cal-ASU contest, played in Berkeley: Both schools will be coming off their rivalry games.

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Washington State wide receiver Kyle Sweet (83) pulls in a pass in front of Arizona State linebacker Salamo Fiso (58) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 38-24. Young Kwak/AP

Arizona State running back Kalen Ballage (9) is tripped by Washington State safety Isaac Dotson (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 38-24. Young Kwak/AP

Arizona State quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) runs the ball against Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 38-24. Young Kwak/AP

Arizona State wide receiver D.J. Foster, right, is brought down by Washington State wide receiver Tavares Martin Jr. (12) after making a catch during a trick punt during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 38-24. Young Kwak/AP

Washington State safety Taylor Taliulu (30) and defensive lineman Darryl Paulo (99) bring down Arizona State running back Demario Richard during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State won 38-24. Young Kwak/AP

Washington State Cougars wide receiver Robert Lewis (15) is tripped up by Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Kweishi Brown (10) during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 30-24. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports

Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) hands the ball off to Arizona State Sun Devils running back Kalen Ballage (9) against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 30-24. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports

Washington State Cougars running back Gerard Wicks (23) tries to get by Arizona State Sun Devils cornerback Lloyd Carrington (8) during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 30-24. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports

Washington State Cougars running back Keith Harrington (24) is brought down by Arizona State Sun Devils safety Jayme Otomewo (29) during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 30-24. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports

Washington State Cougars running back Keith Harrington (24) slips after get by Arizona State Sun Devils defensive lineman JoJo Wicker (1) during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 30-24. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports

Arizona State Sun Devils punter Matt Haack (26) throws a pass for a first down against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 30-24. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports

Washington State Cougars wide receiver Gabe Marks (9) makes the catch for a first down against Arizona State Sun Devils linebacker Christian Sam (2) during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 30-24. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports

Washington State Cougars wide receiver Kyle Sweet (83) breaks the tackle of Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Kareem Orr (25) during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 30-24. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports

Washington State Cougars wide receiver Kyle Sweet (83) makes the diving catch against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 30-24. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports

Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Tim White (12) is tackled by Washington State Cougars safety Taylor Taliulu (30) during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 30-24. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports

Washington State running back Jamal Morrow (25) dives for a touchdown between Arizona State defensive back Kweishi Brown, left, and defensive back Dasmond Tautalatasi during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Pullman, Wash. Young Kwak/AP

Dom Williams #80 of the Washington State Cougars scores a touchdown while Kareem Orr #25 of the Arizona State Sun Devils defends in the second quarter at Martin Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Pullman, Washington. William Mancebo/Getty Images

Kalen Ballage #9 of the Arizona State Sun Devils carries the ball to a touchdown against the Washington State Cougars in the first half at Martin Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Pullman, Washington. William Mancebo/Getty Images

Quarterback Luke Falk #4 of the Washington State Cougars looks to pass against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first half at Martin Stadium on November 7, 2015 in Pullman, Washington. William Mancebo/Getty Images

Arizona State wide receiver Tim White (12) is brought down by Washington State linebacker Kache Palacio (40), linebacker Jeremiah Allison (8) and safety Isaac Dotson (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Pullman, Wash. Young Kwak/AP

Washington State quarterback Luke Falk (4) passes as he is hit by Arizona State linebacker Ismael Murphy-Richardson (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Pullman, Wash. Young Kwak/AP

Washington State Cougars wide receiver River Cracraft (21) makes a catch against Arizona State Sun Devils linebacker Malik Lawal (39) during the first half at Martin Stadium. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports

Washington State Cougars running back Keith Harrington (24) is tackled by Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Jordan Simone (38) during the first half at Martin Stadium. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports

Washington State linebacker Ivan McLennan (3) and Washington State safety Shalom Luani, bottom, bring down Arizona State quarterback Mike Bercovici during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Pullman, Wash. Young Kwak/AP

Arizona State running back Demario Richard (4) runs for a touchdown while dragging Washington State linebacker Ivan McLennan (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Pullman, Wash. Young Kwak/AP

Washington State running back Jamal Morrow (25) makes a catch in front of Arizona State defensive lineman Tashon Smallwood (90) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Pullman, Wash. Young Kwak/AP

Washington State head coach Mike Leach, center, speaks in the huddle during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Pullman, Wash. Young Kwak/AP

Nov 7, 2015: Arizona State Sun Devils running back Kalen Ballage (9) and wide receiver Tim White (12) celebrate a touchdown against the Washington State Cougars during the first half at Martin Stadium. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports

Nov 7, 2015: Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) hands the ball off to running back Demario Richard (4) against the Washington State Cougars during the first half at Martin Stadium. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports

Nov 7, 2015: Arizona State Sun Devils running back Demario Richard (4) is brought down by Washington State Cougars linebacker Parker Henry (29) during the first half at Martin Stadium. James Snook/USA TODAY Sports